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GX60 BYJ

2011 Kia Venga

Blue Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

119,304 mi
Last recorded119,304 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX60 BYJ
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 119,304 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2026 119,304 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 112,195 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 112,193 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 106,846 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Stability control light out at time of test

Fail 6 Feb 2024 106,844 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 100,068 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Feb 2023 100,068 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Feb 2022 92,213 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 92,213 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 88,212 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 82,764 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 82,760 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 74,858 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 66,250 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Jan 2017 56,405 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Jan 2016 46,215 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 35,515 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 23,921 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Venga?

Based on 541,498 MOT tests across 49,696 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
4,639
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
49,696
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,040
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GX60 BYJ is a 2011 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2011 Kia Venga models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 52,230 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Venga fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 4,040 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX60 BYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Venga typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this Kia Venga is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GX60 BYJ registered?

GX60 BYJ is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 1 February 2011.

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